NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2838 Benvenue Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,557,000 - $2,159,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
3,372 Sq Ft
$571/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 26, 2023

Last sale price $1,700,000 $504 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,851/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of October 2023

A classic Elmwood brown shingle with period details in every room. Hardwood floors, coved & boxed beam ceilings, leaded windows, architectural styled fireplaces in the front room and primary suite which also has a private deck. The house has been well lived in and it desires a full makeover. A bonus is the large attic space ready for your creative plans. The location is just a few blocks from College Ave. shopping, dining, library and the Elmwood theatre. Don't miss Ozzie's Soda Fountain!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Stephens

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01186416 Listed on: 09/12/2023

Corcoran Icon Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Behrens

License #01839898

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,272

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 3,900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Tile Countertops
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Floor Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 531694132

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,272

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Ashby to Benvenue
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3900
  • Parcel Number: 531694132
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2023
Closed on
Oct 19, 2023
Sold by
Dawn B Girard Revocable Trust
Bought by
Kuperman And Feldhammer Revocable Trust and Kuperman
Seller's Agent
Michael Stephens
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Behrens
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$299,000
-14.96%
Views
127
Current Estimated Value
$1,926,227

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$226,227
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.03%
Original Mortgage
$1,360,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,339,735
Interest Rate
7.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$586,492

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2012
Sold by
Uehara D and Girard Dawn B
Bought by
Girard Dawn B and Dawn B Girard Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kuperman And Feldhammer Revocable Trust $1,700,000 Chicago Title
Girard Dawn B -- None Available
Girard Dawn B -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kuperman $1,360,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,700,000 -- --
10/26/2023 10/26/23 Sold $1,700,000 -5.5% $504 / Sq Ft
10/17/2023 10/17/23 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2023 10/12/23 Price Changed $1,799,000 -10.0% $534 / Sq Ft
10/10/2023 10/10/23 For Sale $1,999,000 0.0% $593 / Sq Ft
09/27/2023 09/27/23 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2023 09/12/23 For Sale $1,999,000 -- $593 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $28,272 $1,727,000 $520,200 $1,213,800
2024 $28,272 $1,693,000 $510,000 $1,190,000
2023 $9,080 $1,593,000 $480,000 $1,120,000
2022 $8,718 $194,382 $150,438 $50,944
2021 $8,652 $190,434 $147,489 $49,945
2020 $7,842 $195,410 $145,977 $49,433
2019 $7,152 $191,579 $143,115 $48,464
2018 $6,938 $187,822 $140,308 $47,514
2017 $6,675 $184,140 $137,558 $46,582
2016 $6,197 $180,530 $134,861 $45,669
2015 $6,066 $177,818 $132,835 $44,983
2014 $5,911 $174,336 $130,234 $44,102
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Stephens

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michael Stephens

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (510) 816-9693

    1 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    Michael Stephens
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Elizabeth Behrens

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41038904

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1694-013-02

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2838 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2838 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 12 September 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,926,227, approximately $571 per square foot. This property was built in 1908. 2838 Benvenue Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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